Description
Maple Dijon Chicken brings together sweet maple syrup and tangy Dijon mustard for a quick weeknight dinner that’ll make your family ask for seconds. Crispy chicken breasts glazed with a simple two-ingredient sauce create a delicious meal your taste buds will absolutely love.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Starch and Vegetables:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts
- 1 cup brown or wild rice
Seasonings and Liquids:
- ⅓ cup + 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
- Salt
- Black pepper
Optional Toppings:
- Chopped pecans
- Dried cranberries
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Crank the oven to 400°F and toss your sweet potato cubes and halved Brussels sprouts with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, pepper, and optional cinnamon. Spread the veggies evenly across a sheet pan.
- Roast your vegetable mixture for 15 minutes, then stir and continue roasting another 10-15 minutes until edges turn golden and crispy.
- While vegetables cook, prepare your rice according to package instructions. Consider using broth instead of water for deeper flavor.
- Create the maple Dijon glaze by whisking ⅓ cup maple syrup with ¼ cup Dijon mustard in a mixing bowl. Season chicken with salt and pepper, letting it rest for 5 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- During the final 2 minutes of cooking, brush chicken with prepared glaze to create a caramelized coating. Remove from heat and let rest 5 minutes.
- Mix remaining 2 tablespoons maple syrup and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard to create a finishing drizzle sauce.
- Assemble bowls by layering rice, roasted vegetables, and sliced chicken. Top with optional pecans, cranberries, or fresh parsley.
Notes
- Always let chicken rest after cooking to ensure the juices redistribute, keeping the meat tender and moist.
- Caramelization is key for developing deep flavor, so don’t rush the roasting of vegetables or chicken.
- Adjust the maple-Dijon glaze sweetness by balancing maple syrup and mustard to suit your taste preferences.
- For a gluten-free version, confirm Dijon mustard is certified gluten-free and swap regular rice for quinoa or cauliflower rice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-42 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 475 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg